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22nd Underwater Pumpkin Carving

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I alternately wanted to title this blog post… “Daddy, are you done yet? Daddy, are you done diving yet?”

If you weren’t with us on Sunday down at Beaver Lake, I have one question for you… Why not? We had a load of fun as you might be able to tell from the alternate blog post title. I so wish this blog editor allowed for emoji’s because I want to ask this question… who wants to know what’s up the alternate title. Then I want to add the raised hand emoji. But alas, that’s not an option. Oh well.

I think you can safely say we have WAY toooooooo much fun when we’re all together. Someone may slip and fall, someone may get their camera commandeered, and better yet, someone might be yelled at by their son. You just never know what to expect around this bunch.

So alternate title story… Shawn Doty participated in the underwater pumpkin carving portion of the day. Then he and another diver were going back out to get the dive flags. His little boy kept asking, “Daddy, are you done yet?” “Daddy, are you done diving yet?” Over and over between those 2 dives. It was hilarious! See, this is why I ask why you weren’t down there with us for this fun event! Continue reading→

Mermet Springs 2019

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Stories Galore.

Let me restate that… Stories Galore. Seriously! I know we’ve mentioned this before, but if you hang with us, you’ll have stories. I can’t stress this enough. This year proved to be no different. In fact, we might have had enough stories for 2 years.

If you have ever thought of going on a group trip, I highly recommend it. Say you’re sitting on the fence trying to decide, go or no. Just GO! Then you will be first hand on the stories.

Yes, Lance, we were on the money here. Quick trigger finger. See… there’s a story. Continue reading→

From Freshwater to Saltwater

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When asked to put together a blog post this week I didn’t hesitate at all. I started diving last November. Yes, I’m crazy to start as soon as the water is getting cold. I have a pretty strong aquatics background so scuba diving was always an interest of mine. It finally took a bit of pushing from my friend Chuck and an introduction to Grady at an NCRR breakfast to get me down to the dive shop to start my journey.

Most of us around here start our diving at good ole Beaver Lake. I was no different. Continue reading→

HUD Dive Computer Review

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There is a new dive computer that SCUBAPRO has released, it is called The HUD (Heads Up Display). This is a Hands-Free computer that mounts on your mask. It works like the G2 computer by SCUBAPRO that was released a couple of years ago. The HUD mounts to your mask just above your right eye.

Our last trip to Cozumel in July 2019, I had the opportunity to try the new HUD dive computer. I had it installed on a SCUBAPRO Solara Mask. Before ever trying this, I was very skeptical.

  • Would I be able to see it?
  • Would it bother me on the dive? It is constantly in view after all.

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Hello from Beautiful Cozumel, Mexico

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Hello from the beautiful island of Cozumel.  I wish that I could tell you that we had a great day of diving, but today is the day that we return home. (Always the worst part of a trip to Cozumel.)  I can tell you that we had great weather and some great diving.

How was the weather in Cozumel in July, you ask?

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SCUBAPRO Seahawk 2 BC

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Welcome to the new SCUBAPRO Seahawk 2 BCD that came out in the 2019 diving season. This all-purpose BC is a backpack style BC similar to the Knighthawk/Ladyhawk that has air integrated into the back. The straps have been newly redesigned and if you compare, they are similar to the straps from a Hydros Pro. The advantages are this is a lighter weight BC that is extremely easy to fold and pack for diving trips.

It has a stainless-steel “super cinch” tank band positioned lower along with a second Velcro strap to secure the tank for better diving. Other new features include a 50mm waist strap with lightweight buckle, redesigned cargo pockets, and a new range of airway/valve fittings. Continue reading→

Safari Hunt 2019

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The 2019 Safar Hunt is all over but the blog recap post and here it is.

So this year we had 31 participants in the water + Dan and Doug. Grady, Dan, and Doug hid 10 animals including the “cat” (aka white gorilla that didn’t get found) for participants to find. Once animals were hidden, participants gathered in the water. Jared read the rules and then they were off. They had 45 minutes or a tank pressure of 500 psi to find animals. One animal, the white gorilla, wasn’t found during the hunt plus we had one animal get loose on the surface. It was found and claimed on the surface. It counts. Continue reading→

10 Great Father’s Day Presents for the Water Dad

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Father’s Day is right around the corner. In fact, make sure you have it on your calendar that it is this weekend, June 16, 2019. I know I say this a lot, but didn’t we just come off Christmas? Goodness, we are about halfway through the year. But back to the topic at hand… Father’s Day, June 16, 2019. If you haven’t gotten your dad a present, it isn’t too late!

We have you covered in fact. We’ve come up with 10 Great Father’s Day presents for the water dad. What’s a water dad? Well, that’s a father who loves the outdoors and the water!! So now I present you with options for Father’s Day!

10 Great Father’s Day Presents for the Water Dad!

One – Open Water SCUBA Classes

Open Water SCUBA Classes are perfect! They allow your dad to explore the underwater world. See that 70% of the earth that is covered in water. You say your dad is already Open Water SCUBA Certified? Well, don’t worry, we have many other options of classes so get in here and sign him up! While you’re at it, sign yourself up too. He needs a dive buddy!

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Memorial Day Weekend 2019 – The Weekend for Vehicle Problems

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Hello everyone!  Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend, it has several meanings for people. It is a federal holiday in the United States, observed on the last Monday in May. It commemorates the U.S. men and women who died while in military service.

For most people is it the official start of the summer season. Here at Extreme Sports SCUBA, this weekend, besides being a time to remember the people that died while in service to our country, it starts the local dive season and the start of Open Water classes open water dives at Beaver Lake. Continue reading→

How to Pack for SCUBA Diving at the Lake

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With Memorial Day quickly approaching, a lot of people will be diving at the Lake. Whether this is your first trip to the lake or your 100 millionth trip to the lake, let’s discuss how to pack for the lake. Obviously packing for the lake is different than packing for a foreign trip to say Cozumel, which by the way is coming up in July!!

So, how exactly do you pack for the lake?

How to Pack for SCUBA Diving at the Lake

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